Question

which of the following types of mining is most likely to cause disruption on the surface of the earth? mountaintop removal, strip mining below ground mining long wall method room and pillar method

Explanation:

Mountaintop removal and strip mining are surface mining techniques. They involve removing the overlying soil and rock to access minerals. This directly disrupts the earth's surface. Below - ground mining (including long - wall and room - and - pillar methods) occurs underground, so they have less surface disruption compared to surface mining techniques.

Answer:

mountaintop removal, strip mining